Types of Graduate Assistantships
It is not every graduate assistantship involves teaching. Universities in the US and Canada typically offer several options depending on your background and field of study.
1. Teaching Assistantship (TA)
Teaching assistants help professors with undergraduate courses.
Typical responsibilities include:
* Leading tutorials or discussion sessions
* Grading assignments and exams
* Assisting students during office hours
* Preparing course materials
Teaching assistantships are common in subjects such as engineering, business, mathematics, social sciences, and computer science.